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Groundbreaking Prehistoric Human Fossils Found in Israel

in Health & Science

In Israel, new construction projects first mean excavating the underground. Recently during a dig near the Nesher Ramla cement factory, a slew of artifacts, including human bones, were found – and archaeologists are saying they are not Homo sapiens.  Led by Hebrew University archaeologist Dr. Yossi Zaidner and Tel Aviv University anthropologist Professor Israel Hershkovitz,…

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Israel Gets New Prime Minister and President

in Economy & Innovation

After four elections in two years, Israel has finally sworn in its 36th government, and a change has come. Ending his reign of 12 years, Benjamin Netanyahu has been replaced by a Unity government, made up of eight parties representing starkly opposing views, yet have found the unifying factor in their desire to put their…

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Tourism Takes Off Again in Israel

in Tourism & Nature

Tourism returns just in time for summer as the number of passengers to Ben Gurion Airport continues to grow, reaching a post-pandemic record of 22,500 travelers last week. In 2019, the average daily total was more than 115,000 passengers, yet after a full industry shutdown, the increasing number is a signal of positive return. Most…

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Israel First Country to Ban Fur; Loopholes Remain

in Health & Science

New legislation was signed into law by Gila Gamliel, the former Environmental Protection minister, making Israel the first country to ban the sale of fur. Tweeting with pride, Gamliel said, “Now the whole world knows we made history today, fur is no longer in fashion.”  Animal rights organization PETA also supported the major move, stating that…

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Israel’s Economy Recovering Post-COVID

in Economy & Innovation

Israel has dropped mostly all of the prior COVID-19 restrictions as of June 1, which have been set in place since March 2020. People no longer need to wear masks outdoors and international travel restrictions have been lifted for outgoing travelers. Foreign travel has opened for groups and citizens’ family members. Gatherings have no limits,…

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